"Ghosted" Soundtrack Lyrics

"Ghosted (Soundtrack from the Apple Original Film)" Soundtrack Description

Overview

Rom-com meet-cute, globe-trotting spy chase: the music has to pivot fast. Ghosted does it with a sleek Lorne Balfe score—tight motifs, glossy percussion, playful spy pastiche—and a high-recognition needle-drop spine (Portugal. The Man, Wilco, Chaka Khan, Alabama Shakes, The Beatles, Dua Lipa). The official album is Balfe’s score: Ghosted (Soundtrack from the Apple Original Film), 20 tracks, released April 21, 2023 by Lakeshore Records/Apple Video Programming. Trusted source: Film Music Reporter

The film leans hard on placement gags (yes, “Taxman” turns up) and crowd-pleasers (“Uptown Funk” fuels a rotating-restaurant melee) while Balfe’s cues carry espionage momentum. Apple Music also published an official “Music from Ghosted” songs playlist to mirror the on-screen drops. Trusted sources: Apple Music; IMDb Soundtracks

Questions & Answers

Who composed the score?

Lorne Balfe composed the original score.

Is there an official album?

Yes—Ghosted (Soundtrack from the Apple Original Film), 20 tracks, 54 minutes, released April 21, 2023 by Lakeshore Records/Apple Video Programming.

Is there a curated songs set?

Apple Music’s Music from Ghosted playlist collects the licensed cuts featured in the movie.

Who was the music supervisor?

George Drakoulias is credited as music supervisor.

What’s the end-credits song?

Dua Lipa’s “Love Again.”

Does the movie actually use The Beatles’ “Taxman”?

Yes—it scores a late meet/face-off gag involving the “Taxman” codename.

Any notable trailer syncs?

Campaign spots used The Proclaimers’ “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” among others.

Notes & Trivia

• Balfe’s score album carries the line: ℗ 2023 Apple Video Programming LLC, under exclusive license to Lakeshore Records (Soundtrack Records Inc.). Source: Apple Music
• IMDb’s soundtrack page and Apple’s official playlist match the film’s marquee drops (Portugal. The Man, Wilco, Chaka Khan, Alabama Shakes, Blur, The Knack, Jet, Charli XCX, The Beatles, Mark Ronson/Bruno Mars, Dua Lipa).
• Skydance produced; Apple TV+ released the film on April 21, 2023; the score album streeted the same day. Source: Film Music Reporter; Wikipedia

Genres & Themes

Synth-orchestral spy pop → flirtation under fire. Balfe uses crisp rhythmic motifs, octave-leaping bass, and bright percussion to turn bickering into banter.

Feel-good alt/retro pop → modern screwball energy. Portugal. The Man, Wilco, Alabama Shakes, Blur, Jet, and The Knack keep momentum light even as the body count rises.

On-the-nose classics → literal jokes. “Taxman” for the CIA alias bit; “Uptown Funk” while the set spins—music as punchline enhancer.

Tracks & Scenes

“Feel It Still” — Portugal. The Man
Where it plays: ~0:02 — Edna checks on Cole after his break-up. Non-diegetic.
Why it matters: Instant pulse sets a breezy, rom-com rhythm before the spy turn. (Timestamp and scene: Soundtracki)

“Love Is Everywhere (Beware)” — Wilco
Where it plays: ~0:08 — Sadie pulls up and whisks Cole for coffee. Non-diegetic.
Why it matters: Soft optimism for the meet-cute momentum. (Playlist/scene logs)

“Like Sugar” — Chaka Khan
Where it plays: ~0:11 — Stair-race flirtation. Non-diegetic.
Why it matters: Funk chassis for physical chemistry. (Scene log)

“Heart of Glass” — (karaoke performance)
Where it plays: ~0:13 — Sadie sings at karaoke; Cole applauds. Diegetic.
Why it matters: Gives Sadie charisma beyond the spy mystique. (Scene log)

“Sound & Color” — Alabama Shakes
Where it plays: ~0:16 — First-kiss wrap on the date. Non-diegetic.
Why it matters: Soulful warmth as an emotional seal. (Scene log)

“Pretty Please” — Dua Lipa
Where it plays: ~0:17 — After-date intimacy at Sadie’s. Non-diegetic.
Why it matters: Contemporary pop sheen for the rom half of the rom-com. (Scene log)

“Last Night” — Traveling Wilburys
Where it plays: ~0:20 — Cole doom-scrolls his unsent feelings. Non-diegetic.
Why it matters: Nostalgic twang for morning-after cringe. (Scene log)

“There’s No Other Way” — Blur
Where it plays: ~0:25 — Cole flies to London to surprise Sadie. Non-diegetic.
Why it matters: Britpop wink for the destination switch. (Scene log)

“My Sharona (Re-Recorded)” — The Knack
Where it plays: ~0:36 — Escape sprint. Non-diegetic.
Why it matters: Staccato hook = comic propulsion. (Scene log)

“Are You Gonna Be My Girl” — Jet
Where it plays: ~1:06 — Lovers’ spat after a photo reveal. Non-diegetic.
Why it matters: Garage-rock bite mirrors prickly trust issues. (Scene log)

“Baby” — Charli XCX
Where it plays: ~1:10 — Leveque in a club when the plan goes sideways. Diegetic.
Why it matters: Sleek menace for the villain’s downtime. (Scene log)

“Taxman” — The Beatles
Where it plays: ~1:32 — The codename gag lands during the meeting. Non-diegetic.
Why it matters: Literal, yes—and funny; brand-level needle-drop. (Scene log; playlist)

“Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars)” — Mark Ronson
Where it plays: ~1:36 — Rotating-restaurant brawl. Non-diegetic.
Why it matters: Pop bravado makes the set-piece read as dance-fight comedy. (Scene log)

“Love Again” — Dua Lipa
Where it plays: ~1:46 — Final moments & end credits. Non-diegetic.
Why it matters: Feel-good curtain call that resets the rom-com tone. Trusted source: Vague Visages

Also credited in databases/playlists: “20th Century Boy” (T. Rex/Marc Bolan credit), “Danger Global Warming” (The Blacksmoke Organisation), library cues (“Every Time”), and campaign syncs incl. The Proclaimers’ “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)”.

Music–Story Links

The needle-drops chart the relationship arc—optimism (“Love Is Everywhere”), heat (“Pretty Please”), and comic stubbornness (“Are You Gonna Be My Girl”). “Taxman” functions as an on-the-nose identity joke just as Balfe’s cue “Table for Mr. Taxman” tightens the screws. When the revolving restaurant turns into a centrifuge, “Uptown Funk” reframes carnage as choreography—so the last taste can be Dua Lipa’s glow rather than gunpowder.

How It Was Made

Score & release. Lakeshore Records issued Balfe’s 20-track score album day-and-date with the film (Apple TV+). Track names map plot beats (“Get a Houseplant,” “Meet Cute,” “Ticket to Ride,” “Table for Mr. Taxman,” “Rotating Restaurant,” “The End Is Nigh”). Trusted sources: Film Music Reporter; Apple Music; Spotify

Supervision. Music supervisor: George Drakoulias (credits listings). The official Apple Music playlist mirrors the licensed cues strategy. Trusted source: IMDb credits; Apple Music

Reception & Quotes

“Balfe’s glossy pulse gives the action a playful sheen.” Album/press summaries

“A jukebox of familiar hooks—some literal, like ‘Taxman’—to keep the tone fizzy.” Soundtrack roundups

Reviews were mixed on the film, but the soundtrack strategy—hooky drops + functional score—was consistently noted. Source: Wikipedia (release/overview)

Additional Info

• Score album: 20 tracks; 54:xx runtime; Lakeshore/Apple Video Programming.
• Key score cues: “Get a Houseplant,” “Meet Cute,” “Searching for Sadie,” “Leveque,” “Table for Mr. Taxman,” “Rotating Restaurant,” “The End Is Nigh,” “Table Talk.”
• Notable licensed songs: “Feel It Still,” “Love Is Everywhere (Beware),” “Like Sugar,” “Sound & Color,” “Pretty Please,” “There’s No Other Way,” “My Sharona (Re-Recorded),” “Are You Gonna Be My Girl,” “Baby,” “Taxman,” “Uptown Funk,” “Love Again.”
• Trailer/marketing: “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” (The Proclaimers) appears in promo mixes.

Technical Info

• Title: Ghosted (Soundtrack from the Apple Original Film)
• Year: 2023
• Type: Original score album (film also features various-artists needle-drops)
• Composer: Lorne Balfe
• Music Supervisor: George Drakoulias
• Label: Lakeshore Records / Apple Video Programming LLC
• Availability: Streaming (Apple Music, Spotify)
• Selected notable placements (film): “Feel It Still”; “Like Sugar”; “Sound & Color”; “Pretty Please”; “There’s No Other Way”; “My Sharona (Re-Recorded)”; “Are You Gonna Be My Girl”; “Baby”; “Taxman”; “Uptown Funk”; “Love Again”.

Canonical Entities & Relations

Sources: Apple Music (album page & official playlist); Film Music Reporter; Spotify; IMDb (film & soundtracks); Soundtracki scene/timestamp log; Wikipedia (film overview/credits).

November, 09th 2025